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tRNIEMBER ! WE WAIT SUPPER A9, 11 P YOU, after the Covent Garden Opera, at Fail not. kLNI.-. ARAN S LL WHISKY v. COGNAC h iB BRANDY. N D , celebrated Old 111611 WHISKY rivals the finest r 444 en BRANDY, 41,, soi cure, Mild, Mellow, Delicious, and very Wholesome. 4,l in Bottles, 3s. Bd., at the Retail Houses In London ; by C 'gents in the principal towns in England ; or wholesale 8 , GREAT WINDMILL-STREET, Seal, Pink Label, and LONDON, W. ~k,ubeery the Red Cork branded LL WhiakY." 11 T 11 uRNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, and ei,, - PLOORCLOTH, CARRIAG E-FREE to any house in "0,,,; . " 4 2'd0m, regardless of amount or distance. First. class d e at second-olass prices. Terms peculiarly liberal to ,kSYnten and Gentlemen. An immense stock to seleot 4: 1, displayed in Showrcoms occupying an acre of ground. e' r Y article warranted. i(GYMEN and GENTLEMEN ABOUT TO FUR- V'L ai. are respectfully informed at Messrs. Cobbett and e131110711f publishing an their u 4 T IO 'able engravings of every description of Furniture and h s ,lteads with prices attached. A copy sent gratis and L , free on application. This costly work also contains . `"Plete estimates for furnishing on the following revised A Six-roomed Parsonage £74 3 0 An Eight-roomed ditto A Ten-roomed ditto ........ v A. Twelve-roomed ditto Rte. tiler with a Price List of purified Bedding, and a mass Ltd:fable informationto all requiring househ 31d terniture, j t rto, or bedding. References kindly permitted to Clergy 4, ; _and gentlemen in or near Great,lialvern, Southampton, :',:,,aester, Bury, Ely, Preston, Grimaby, Hyde, Plymouth, Oxford, Brighton, Gainsborough, Margate. Bidder- Oter, Wellinoton, Croydon, Cambridge, Staines, Dorking, V r Alban's, Worcester , Ipswich, Peterborough, St. David's, Ihttra, and above 500 other places in all parts of Great —BETT and CO., General House Furnishers, Deptford- CO, London. S.E. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL, Gray's.inn.road, h in the immediate vicinity of the Great Northernßail t terminus, King's-cross. 'I t kNDS are urgently REQUIRED to enable the Commit kei.t3 admit the distressing cases p r as eore especially at inclement season of the year, dailysent them:elves. 0 1„he Hospital is not endowed, but is wholly dependent on 111"niary contributions and 'legacies, whic are , Nich ola s by h e o Treasurer, Edward Masterman, Esq.-lanc ; at the Hospital from 10 till 5. STANFORD S. SMITH, Secretary. Nnations of old linen thankfully received. „[,the MATTER of the COMPANIES ACT, , 11 1 1662, and of ] SCOT TISH and UNIVERSAL FINANCE BANK kJ:died). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That a t o , PETITION for the Winding-up of the above-named b 'Pany by the Court of Chancery was, on the 21st day of ry:e k etober, 1864 presented to the Lord Chancellor by Frede e Neville, of , No. 18, Noble-street, in the City of _London, r eliouseman, a Con ributory of the said Company. and 64 the said Petition is directed to be heard before the Vice -6p t.eellor Wood on the 14th day of J>.nuary, 1865, and any o,ditor or Contributory of the said Company desirous to 4T,011e the making of an Order for the Winding-up of the th” , Company, under the above Act, should appear at the ~„ of the hearing by himself, or his counsel for that pur 4!e..and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any il.!clitor or Cont. ibutory of the said Company requiring the tae, by the undersigned, on payment of the regulated " f g'e for the same. ASHURST, MORRIS, and CO., of 6, Old Jewry, in the City of London, Solicitors for the Pe itioner. the MATTER of the cOMPANIES ACT, 1862, and of SCOTTISH and UNIVERSAL FINANCE BANK (Limited). IfttHE Vice ChAncellor Sir William PAge Wood has, by an ORDER dated the 2"st day of December, 4T , appointed Mr. SAMUEL LOWELL PRICE, of No.-5, t,e4i, ham -street, in the City of London, Pi bite Accoun•ant, V! Provisional Official Liquidator of the above-named • b ated this 22d day of Demnber, 1864. HENRY LEMAN, Chief Clerk. S, e , Old Je wr y, in ASHURST the ,M City of ORRI Londo n n, Solicitors to the Provisional i Iciaidator, ~IIE IMPERIAL MERCANTILE CREDIT . ASSOCIATION, Limited. • Capital subscribed, £..5,000,C00. Paid up, £5O ,COO. DIRECrORS. JOHN CHAPMAN, Esq., Chairman. I,ellophon Ball!, Esq. Charles Nelson, Esq, J. Coleman, P;sq. G. G. Macphers n), Esq. Tr. Alderman Dakin. Sir J. H. Pelly, Bart. I,atues Dickson, Esq. W. Scholefield, Esq„ M.P. 5.. b. Radow, Esq. Sir S. +). 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The Agua Amai ella has none of the properties of ti,h` 3 contrary, is beneficial to the system, and k e „en . the hair is once restored one application per month will l itt p it in peifect colour. Price one guinea per bottle, or in b c ier, a lt bot nd from tles. IC 8. 63. Testi moni ls al s from ar Ikea of the highest individua of undoubted respectability, may , teen on application. Messrs. John Gosnell and Co. have ti;r l ; r appointed Perfumers to her Royal Highness the Princes 5 ril EE T H.—Mr. ESKELL'S PATENT.—The jo exclusive right to this Patent was secured to Mr. l:'kell, of Grosvenor-street, Grosvenor-square, by her Ma pty,. Royal , sal (July 17, 1860) and can only be procured at 0 residence were specimensmaybe seen, and every infor fottion can b e obtained. Under this Patent, Artificial Teeth, bi,: l ast a lifetime, are made, and fitted in a few hours without qin or extra,:tions. They support loose teeth, and protect ti rider gums ; their resemblance to nature is perfect and un tttt.'efable, and they are guaranteed for masticati.n and t; o l culatiou. Treatise on the subject sent for seven stamps. 48 41tations free. OPINIONS. OP THE PRESS. t t ,: t ikfr. Eskell, dental-surgeon, has succeeded in producing ddcial teeth, and so constructi. , g them that they last their k i ll i l'Pose a lifetime. . . . The process has been patented, I promises to be most valnable."—Court Journal, August A surprising novelty in the adaptation of artificial teeth 1 1 ;e gum b aatented principle, which fumes the most i i ,neet aid, combsned with the greatest ease and agreeable k 'Pearance."—Morning Advertiser. August 9, 1860. Decayed teeth stopped, &a Terms strictly moderate. Grosvenor-street, Bond-street. tblt IZE MEDAL —INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. FD . .+ANCIS TUCKER & CO., Wax Chandlers, ko., &0., To the Queen and the Prince of Wales. (Established 1720.) leZhe Jurors' Report on Wax and Church Candles, in 1862, ifies to the excellence of the quality of Messrs. Tuckers' . "Illacture. /IA distinguished Dignitary, in a letter addressed to Francis i r t eker and Co., on the subject of AX CANDLES with PLATTED WICKS, says : I t " have found them folly equal to the recommendatiOn . ell themga them, and can sincerely, in my turn, I com 'lld to the clergy for the use of the altar." olpest quality, with Tatted Wicks, patented.. is. 2d. per lb. nary quality .. i s. Od. per lb. VEGETABLE CANDLES, with a Mixture of Wax. St quality ..................is. sd. per lb rid quality is. 3d. per lb. (I:71 quality .. is. id. per lb. -4 Mage paid in London on Orders of Five Pounds in value. FRANCIS TUCKER AND CO., south Molton-street, Grosvenor-square. Manufactory— Kensington (Established 1730). Th e largest Establishment in England for the Manufacture of Wax Candles for the use of the Altar. r, BED•ROOM CANDLES. 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D guled bottles, lettered Perfumed, in capsuled bot icrrica's Patent" from 6d. ties, 6d. and is. each. L DW ards. Impure Glycerine 1 . 4 4 ,,a been sold , sn the state- Olt that it la "equal to :11 any Grocer. Caudle Company (Limited), don Retail throng 11711 ° 1 eattle by POT., a Patent Low AMBERT'S ASTHMATIC BALSAM.—AN or -4 .,„,RIPPECTITAL REMEDY, without confining the bowels ki t luecting the head, truly efficacious and pleasant, is ad v.° TA to be the best medicine for immediately relieving s uio nS, cold s, con fi rme d cases o f as thma, and incipient con proytion. It frequently cures persons whom the faculty 4 0 „"unce incurable, admirably allays the tickling which kt, 'Vies frequent coughing. In approaching consumption evPu'ects are truly beneficial. Persons deprived of sleep, or tll: 4 f l Ying down for fear of suffocation, may depend on relief nr ft f,v 7 minutes after taking_it. 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MANUFACTORY AND SHO W-ROOMS, 147, Houndaditch. HAIR -CURLING FLUID, 248, High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S CURLING FLUID earls Ladies' or Gentlemen's hair immediately it is applied. Sold at 3s. 6d.;sent free for 51 stamps. Ross's Toilet Magazine, ls. 6d., or 20 stamps. GREY HAIR.-248, High Holborn, London.— ALEX. ROSS'S charges for Dyeing the hair perma nently— Ladies' Hair from 7s. 6d. ; Gentlemen's from ss. The Dye is sold at 3s. 6d, or sent free for 54 stamps. It is most easy of use. HAIR DESTROYER-248, High Holborn, London.—ALEX. ROSS'S DEPILATORY removes, without effect to the skin, superfluous hair from the face, neck, and arms. 3s. Bd.; sent the same day.as ordered by post for Si stamps. SPANISH FLY is the acting ingredient in ALEX. ROSS'S CANTHARIDES OIL, which epeedily produces whiskers and thickens hair. 3s. 6d.; sent free fors4 stamps.—ALEX. ROSS, 248, High Holborn, London. Essay on Hair, Id. DIMPLE REMOVE ft.—All diseases of the skin are improved by one dose of ALEX. 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'.'=••"t:', - - ~... ~,..- .. -:, ••,2`,. -E II Vid " ..it 65 " '47 10..t . . 17„ .„ 0 rr ...4 , - * 4 ir: 7-7 -,,, L' ~........, 14). ...,....,,a ~, ' 0 II l 4 ' ' , -.. 1 '4 4 . - - r 4 t, k : e.." -..-4. s i1N..1)""4116' THE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 24, 1864. CRYSTAL PALACE.-MONDAY, BOXING DAY and CHRISTMAS. EVERYBODY and EVERYTHING and EVERY AUUSEREN r. The real place for a holiday. Adjoining the Tropical Department, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Extraordinary Menagerie. Come early. Open at Nine. Palace lighted up at dusk. CRYSTAL PALACE.-MONDAY, BOXING DAY.—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Combined at tractions, more varied than ever. AMUSEMENTS from morning till night. Impossible to describe a 1 in advertise ments. The ELLIS rßit BROTHERS. the classical gym nasts. BARNES, the GREAT CHAMPION VAULTE a, in his sixty somersaultg, JEAN BOND and his wonderful DOG. HERR WILLIO, the great German Contortionist. J. H. STEAD, the Cure. Most amusing CLOWNS. Pan tomimic BALLET, with Mr. STEAD as SIMPKIN, In addition to these, LE PETIT BLONDIN, the juvenile Rope dancer ; Mr. JACKS , N HAINES, the Champion American SKATER ; SILVESTER, the Charmed Monster, &c., &c. ; forming an unparalleled variety of Holiday Amusements. THE THOUSAND AND ONE other attractions of the Palace were never so interesting. The FINE ARTS COURTS in variety and beauty are unequalled in the world. The decorations of the Palace, with the GREAT CHRIST MAS TREE, should be seen by all. The GREAT FAIR AND BAZAAR, the best opportunity for Christmas Piesents. The SHAKSPERE HOUSE. The MON TANARI MODELS. The Swings, Round-abouts, In vigorators, and other popular amusements. The Galleries of MODELS AND SHIPS. The extraordinary Chim panzee. The unique Aquariums. All these things render the Crystal Palace the ONE PLACE for HOLIDAY ENJOYMENT. This Christmas, Edmonds' (late Wombwell's) Windsor Castle GREAT MENAGERIE will be exhibited, adjoining the Palace. This fine collection of animals will of cour. , e be visited by every one. There are three distinct groups of performing animus, with the TWENTY LIONS, Tigers, and Leopards, the Von Sayers, the litter of Cub Lions, the Elephants, &o, &c. This extraordinary addition to the other attractions is, like the Palace and its approaches, all under cover. Admission One Shilling. One Hundred and Fifty Railway Trains daily, from London Bridge, Victoria and Kensington ; also from London, Chatham, and Dover to Sydenham Hill Station. Palace lighted up at dusk. BOXING DAY. - CRYSTAL PALACE.= More astounding than ever this Christmas. EVERY Ho LIDAY-MAKER must visit the Palace on this GREAT PUBLIC HOLIDAY. CRYSTAL PALACE. -- EVERY DAY. - v WARM and DRY throughout the Holidays. The fltt.y miles of Hot Water Pipes throughout the Building heat it to an agreeable temperature. All approaches under cover, COMMODORE NUTT & MINNIE WARREN. THIS EVENING at 8 o'clock at ST. JAMES'S HALL, Piccadilly. And on BOXING DAY, and during the Holidays, Three Levees Daily, viz., 11, 3, and 8 o'clock. Admission, Is. and 2s. ; reserved stalls, 3s. each. Children under 10 halt-price in 2s. and 3s. places. TO...NIGHT. CHRISTMAS EVE, 24'h DEc., 1864.—PROFESSOR ANDERSON will give an EXTRA PERFORMANCE TO-NIGHT. Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight. Great preparations for the Monster Christmas 'tree, l aded with gifts and Juvenile Trophies. Admission ls. Boxing-day at Threc. and Eight. THE WoEB, 6, OXFORD STREET, W. The Oxford and Canterbury H.ll Company (limited. ORPHEI AUX ENFERS (Offmbach's brilliant Opera Comique), is achitvinz an unprecedented success. Vide, the Song: "How of Bceotia ;" "The Hymn to Bacchus ;" and the spirited "Han° " Chorus, by Eurydice, Diana, Cupid, and t horns; the side-splitting "Couplets," by Minerva, Diana, Venus, Cupid, Pluto, and Chorus ;•a .d final Minu , t and Galop. Principal characters by Misses Russell, Fitz henry, Barrie, Tyrrell, and Walmsley; Messrs. Greene and Lascelles. "Nothing can be prettier of its kind ; nothing can go w:th greater spirit or be more heartily enjoyed by the audience." —Athenmum. Musical Director, Mr. F. Jonghmans. THE DESCENT OF MERCURY, by Mr. Jas. TalliAt. LE MONSTRE CHAJIHE, by M. SILVESTRE. Comedy; by Mr. WILLIAM RANDALL, Mr. GASTON MURRAY, LITTLE 808, and all the procurable Talent of the day. Instrumental Solos, ic., &e. THIS EVENING (first time), • KING CHRISTMAS. Written by Litcbfle'd Moesley, Esq., composed by Herr Meyer Lutz, expressly for this establishment. Commence at Eight o'clock. JANTER . BURY HALL. The Oxford and Canterbury Hall Company (limited). LAST TWO NIGHTS OF PERFUME and BOUQUET, the NEW OPTICAL ILLU SION, in winch the whole resources of the establishment are brought into requisition, written by Mr. W. P. Vandervell. The usual Operatic Soleztions, the Anthropophaginian, Comedy by Mr. W. Randal', T. Stacey, W. Hilton, and the Wondrous Indian Rope Trick by Messrs. W. Hilton and Kelley. Comic Il 'ustrations of Yegro character by LITTLE 808 On MONDAY n'xt 'Boxing Night), will be performed H 0 DG PODUE, s urpassing anyth,ng ever seen in London. Admission—Area, Ed.; Stalls and Balcony, Is. ROYAL CAMBRIDGE MUSIC HALL, Commercial-streer, Shoreditch. (Close to the Great Eastern Terminus'. Sole Proprietor, Mr. G. W. NUGENT. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS UP TO CHRISTMAS. Operatic Selections, &o. Prima Donna, Miss ELLIEON. The Comic strength of the Company includes ANNIE ADAMS, NELLY POWER, J. G. FORDE, WEST, GEO. LEYBOURNE, Mr. HERBERT, J. F. ALEXANDER and Family; LES FRERES CAVALLINI, the great Italian Clowns and Gymnasts, from the Cirque Napoleon, Paris, their first appearance in England. Permanent prices—Area, 4d. ; balcony, 6d. ; stalls, is. Manager and Conductor, Mr. C. GREVILLE. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square. Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE (late of the Crystal Palace) Sole Lessee and Manager. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. The preparations now in full progressfor the production of the Grand Lyrical and Terpsichorean Entertainment are upon a scale of magnitude and splendour never before at tempted in England. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. Upwards of £lo,oeo arc now being expended in alterations, decoration, and improvements of the most mlgnificent cha racter. R OYAL ALHAM BRA PALACE, Leicester-square. OPEN BOXING NIGH r. Wonderful and astounding scenic effect produced by Real Water, THE TORRENT CASCADE. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-spare. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. BAND and CHORUS of ONE HUNDRED PERFORMERS Amongst the Engagements now being completed will be fowl.' the following well-known and popular Artistes MISS PEARCE, PRIMA DONNA, Miss Fanny Harrison, Madame Marie Forbes, Madame Pal myre, Mrs. Burgess, and the Misses Rose Palmer, Agnes Villiers, Nelly Corri, Sarah Rowe, Edith Villiers, Lowther, Withnall, Powell, do., dc. Principal Tenors :—Mr. H. De Brenner, and Mr Henry Herbert. Principal Baritone—Mr Theodore Dlitin, from the Royal Italian Opera, Coveal-garden, and Messrs. St. Albyn, Vito, Jervis, Lincoln, Hunter, Hines, Farm, Lloyd, Henley, Ashton, duo. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. Engagement of the wonderfully popular Australian Comic Humorist, .THE GREAT BARLOW. The next wonder is the Marvellous, Eccentric MUSICAL SPIDER, the Laughter Demon of Paris. ROYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. The Ladies for the Grand Ballet have been selected from the chief Theatres at home and abroad. Principal Danseuse MADEMOISELLE BIOLETT (From the Grand Opera, Paris), Who has been expressly engaged for this establishment. R OYAL ALHAMBRA PALACE. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. " LE PETIT BLONDIN," The Wonder of the Age, In his Marvellous Performance on the Low Rope. R OY AL ALHAMBRA PALACE, Leicester-square, Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE (late of the Crystal Palace) Sole Lessee and Manager. OPEN BOXING NIGHT. A GRAND SUPPER SALOON furnished in the most luxurious manner, has been erected. The Doors will be thrown open on Boxing Night', December 26th, at Half-past Seven o'clock precisely. Musical Director, Mr. J. W. HIRD. The Sele.3tions and Choruses under the direction of Mr. J. CAULFIELD, Jun. Leader of the Band, Mr. GOUGH. Stage Director, Mr. 11. BOLEN°. Sole Proprietor, Mr. FREDERICK STRANGE. Prices : —Private Boxes, with Admission through Private House, £1 ls. ; Reserved Seats, 3s. ; Stalls, 2s. ; Balcony and Grand Hall, ls. ; Upper Balcony and Hall, 6d. A RGYLL ROOMS, Great Windmill-street, Piccadilly. LEVY will appear at nine, ten, and eleven o'clock during the week and play new music nightly. Admission, One Shilling. The Royal Military College, Sandhurst. The following is the official list , of the names of the successful candidates at the examination re. cently held at Chelsea hospital for admission to the Royal Military College, Sandhurst Order. Names. Index Number. Marks. 1 Smythe, A. J. H .. 21 7,117 2 Preston, J. J. .. 9 6,953 3 Brown, S. •• .. 93 6,721 4 Symonds, F. C. .. 55 6,616 .5 Blandy, W. 121 6,529 6 Pollock, A. J. .. 26 6,518 7 Vin ent, H. A. 118 6.133 8 Doyle, F. G. • .. 63 6,330 9 Morehead, A. A. .. 47 6,320 10 Yorke, F. A. • • .. 85 6,243 11 Fraser, A. E. .. 125 5,818- 32 Syms. J. a• • .. .. 25 5,119 13 Pritchard, L. G 12 5,161 14 Jenkins, T. M. .. .„ 2 5,535 15 Butler, J. .. • • .. 18 ' 5,219 16 Waldron, E. C, A. .. 20 5,102 17 Emson, H. R. .. .. 28 5,006 18 Belief's, R. G. .. .. 103 4,889 19 Wright, C. E. .. 4 4,826 20 Willoughby, C. S. P. .. 109 4,749 21 Dewerell, J. B. S. .. 36 4,726 22 Yates, F. V. B. 1 4,669 23 Maitland, P. J. 81 4,656 24 Perceval, C. aA. 133 4,524 25 Richardson, aW. W. .. 76 4,512 26 Gordon, G. E. 64 4,463 27 Swetenham, H. H, 81 4,442 28 Stockley, J. - C. .. 133 4,419 29 Smith, F. J. W. .. 112 4,381 30 Lacy, C. E. 27 4,376 31 Tower, A. .. 91 4,325 32 Mansergh, C. W. R. .. 23 4,297 33 - Richardson, R. W. .. -4r - , 4,12 t - - 54 Egerton, J. F. • 52 4,070 35 Smith, H. F. 75 4,050 36 Lydiari, A. C. a • .. 110 4,045 37 Ingham, J. • . • • 68 4,023 38 Burnett, W. H. .. 5 4,007 39 Seed, W. A. .. 53 3,984 40 Durnford, C. D. .. .. 117 3,98) 41 Wilby, A. E. .. 14 3,932 42 Townshead, F. R. D. .. 145 3,818 43 Lindsay, C. A. .. .. 46 3,798 44 Howard, F .. • . 62 a 3,719 45 Beckett, J. R. .. 113 3,76 46 Butler, C. R. .. .. 51 3,593 47 Williams, W. .. • • 79 3,528 48 Ruck, A. A. . • 32 3,491 49 Powell, G. H. .. 17 3,241 50 Johnstone, W. A. .. 111 3,138 51 Chalmers, F. N. .. • • 82 3,063 52 Turnbull, A. W. .. .. 102 3,049 13 Mobery, IV. H. . • 112 3,C4S 54 Waring, W. F. .. 115 3.016 55 Earner, J. P. .• 129 3,014 56 Gordon, Wil lam H. . • 94 2,850 57 Rolland, S. E. .. .. 130 2,812 58 Cape, A. H. .. 104 2,808 59 Williams, E. .. .• 54 2,746 60 Johnstone, J. .. .• 67 2,729 61 Hamilton, E. C. .. .• 11 2,641 t Landon, C. P. .. • • 22 2,641 63 Martyr, T. R. .. •• 89 2,632 64 Webb, E. A. H. .• 32 2,631 65 Walla-stein, E. M. .. 13 2,593 66 Lowe, V. F. K. .. 132 2,512 67 Wetherall, W. A. .. 92 2,602 68 Beard, J. 3a- .. 44 2,500 69 Griffith, H. W. .. 148 2,484 70 Fitz Patrick, A. J. • • 135 2,480 71 Cartwright, G. E. S. .. 39 2,403 72 Lazy, W. C. J...... 86 2,391 73 Ellis, J. C. .. • • 105 2,33) 74 Cohen, J. C. .• 97 2,269 75 Cheevers, H. . • 74 2,260 76 Worsley, H. G. .. 15 2,230 77 O'Brien, C. W. •• 127 2,172 78 Kilgour, H. • • • • 37 2,107 79 Wetherall, Geo. N. R. .• 69 2,046 80 Bugden. G. • . • • 99 2,030 81 Joncs. 0. C. .. . • 116 2,002 82 Gall, 11. R. •• 134 2,001 83 Bastow, R. W. 3 1,846 81 Pigot, A. R. • • •• 41 1,840 83 Carthew, E. .. 114 1,818 86 Davidson, G. F. De B. 42 1,761 87 Wilkinson, C. St. Lo 1,766 £8 Dinwiddie, L. .. 24 1,719 69 Dunlop, r. J. M. .. 120 1,638 90 Ilashfor_l, G. F. A. ' 70 1,597 91 Cooper, E. R. 80 1,522 92 Gardiner, It. V. .. 141 1,519 P 3 Jackson, W. H. H. .. 90 1,512 QUEEN'S CADETS. 1 Mainwaring, G. .. 136 3,747 2 Derman, 10. 57 3,629 3 Lewis, T. L. .. 128 3,430 4 Salis, A. G. S. .. 488 2,561 5 Ring, W. F. S. 101 2,317 6 Taylor, F. F. W. .. 60 2,231 7 Saunders, F. H. 15- 2,194 S Newbury, E. N. . . 87 2,066 9 Campbell, G. F. • • 45 1,698 10 Millar, J. A. 77 1,691 11 Price, A. J. • • • • 143 1,512 CADETS NOMINATED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR British Diplomacy in Japan. (From the Japan Herald of 0ct..15.) There is much in the present temper of the Eng lish nation—of the Government, the Parliament, and the people—as regards all Eastern policy, and affairs in Japan more especially, indicating the de. sire to see what " a little patient but not nnob. servant, waiting" may do towards clearing the way for some more desired solutions. Unfortunately waiting, however observant or patient, has its drawbacks, and its dangers too, in such a country as,Japan. Contact with European powers, and the series of rapid innovations consequent upon it, have led to something very little short of a social revo. lution—and their vast stimulating and disturbing effects are by no means spent yet. The Daimios and all the nation who desire "to be let alone,"—_. to revolve round and round in the same narrow circles—feel that they cannot hold their own, or be true to their own ideal centre, if they are driven hither and hither by the extension of commerce, progress of civilisation, and endless developments of the arts of life and applications of science to the pursuits of war and peace. The desire for intellectual repose so dear to the oriental mind is rudely jarred by the continual surging of new ideas social and political. There is a growing feeling of interest in • the solution of serious and paramount questions affecting the in. terests and development of nations. The Tycoon's government by an excessive taxation, a wasteful expenditure and a debased coinage, has lost prestige and influence. Tycoon and Daimios alike have been eating up the land like locusts for many years. Japanese officials have long reached that "sublimity of lying and perfidy'' which has been described as peculiarly Asiatic; and the whole fabric of feudal and despotic government topples to its fall. Diplomacy in such circumstances as has been re cently shown means " armed reason," or is worse than useless. The combinations of the clique of Daimios, profiting by the isolated position of the Mikado to obtain his authority for a total rupture with foreign powers, were things not to be argued against but resisted, and this we have reason to re joice was the view of their office and functions taken by the foreign representatives. "Diplomacy," says Carlyle in his quaint way, "is clouds, beating your enemies at sea and land"—something intelligible to all capacities, and the only demonstration of power and will which carries conviction to the mind of an Eastern. Carlyle was writing of Frederick the Great and Prussia in the last century, when he thus threw into a formula the policy of his hero, and of Prussia no er as then it seems. Japan might well take a lesson from the fate of stricken and dismem bered Denmark, the inevitable fate of the weak pro. yoking the strong—before Mikado or Daimios rush into a war with Western Powers. Cnoshiu has undoubtedly learned by recent eaperi• once this much wisdom, this war is both costly and destructive to the weak and has to be paid for in blood or money, as in prestige and power. He would not listen to overtures, or give heed to friendly warning that a day of reckoning was at hand, if he continued his hostile proceedings. And now, after suffering all the humiliation of defeat and suing for a cessation of hostilities, he is fain to send his en , vet's to beg for time and indulgence in the payment of indemnities. It is long since, in the conflict of the parties or of nations, a single blow has been productive of such decisive and far-reaching results—a proof that it must have been well directed and well delivered. Within the last week two decrees have appeared, which furnish curious and conclusive evidence that upon the strength of the victory over Coshiu at S.mmosaki,and the discouraging Effect of his crush ing defeat upon the boldest and most hostile of ►he Sako Daimils, it has not only been determined utterly to destroy this prince —but a few short weeks ago so puissant end menacing to XI ikady and Ty coon alike—but to reverse a great political revolt]. tion cted in 1862, when all the Daitruios were re leased from their enforced residence at Yedo tied their bondage to the Tycoon. The (Ade: liberating them for this gallant tribute of suit and service, which the I) iimios had wrung from the we ik ness of the Tycoon two years buck, has now been cancelled in the most peremptory terms. And what is more wonderful,it is generally believed that obedi ence will be rendered to this sudden mandate. The D timio of Lange, one of the wealthiest and most influential of his class, has declared himself ready to return, it is said, and his palace is under repair. When it is considered bow much of expense and inconvenience this compulsory attendance at the capital of the Tycoon entails in journeying to and fro with an enormous retinue—and all that is hum bling to the pride of semi-independent princes in its conditions, it may well be a matter of surprise that the Tycoon, having once yielded his right, should bs able to take back the concession. Not t% o m.)nths ago his councils were distraught with dan gers and perils on every side, threatening both his lifa and his dynasty. Menaced with deposition from Kioto if he did not expel the foreigner from Yokohama—with instant reprisals from foreign powers if he attempted it—and in no small danger of being thrust from his seat by Mito's and Cho shin's forces, united, already ravaging the suburbs of Yedo under the name of" Lonins"—it is difficult to realise so sudden and complete a resumption of kingly power and strength. The second decree is not from the Tycoon but the Mikado, stripping Choshiu of name, title, rank, and territories, and casting him forth from the posses sions of his ancestors a nameless, masterless, and friendless man—in a word, a Lenin. This, of course, comes from his second attack on Kioto. The vio• lation of the sanctity of the Mikado's palace by a desperate and sanguinary assault appears to have constituted an unpardonable crime. The object, there can be no doubt, was to seize the person of his Suzerain, and compel him to depose the Tycoon in his own favour—besides supporting him with all the authority the Mikado wields with his Daimios, against the then imminent attack of the allied squadrons. But it is a remarkable fact that this decree does not seem to have been launched at h's devoted head, like a thunderbolt from the Mikado's hands, until after the forces of the foreign powers had inflicted a terrible defeat upon the arch enemy of all powers, spiritual and temporal. It remains to be seen whether the Mikado really exercises the power attributed to him, akin to that of the Popes of a bygone age, when a ball of ex communication stripped kings and princes at one blow of possessions, friends, and adherents. The danger now seems lest our arms and the strong position made by the presence of foreign troops at Yokohama may not make the Tycoon too strong, and indispose him to follow out a policy of concilia tion and mutual concession, which can alone pro mise internal peace and satisfactory foreign relations. 'I he events of the last few weeks, and of the last few days more especially, show that we had not over estimated, bat on the contrary very much underrated, the inflnence which must be exercised by the treaty powers firmly asserting their rights, and with a strong hand punishing the Daitnio who outraged them with persistent violence and hosti• iity. There is much yet to be done, and wise counsels are needed to steer the treaty powers to a calm and secure haven, through all the shoals and breakers of Japanese politica and oriental diplomacy. But that we have at length entered upon the right track, after many painful and feeble cfl'arts to find some easier passage, must be plain to all, and a subject of hearty congratulation. The great work has been done—the rest is matter of time. We have gained a position hitherto wanting—one that insures respect for our prowess if not for our rights, and we may fairly hope the same firm hands that have placed us there will prevent our straying back to the be wildering and profitless maze from whence we have just emerged, and keep us steadily advancing until the gaol is reached. Peace and security, with all ROYAL GALLERY OF ILLUSTRATION. IiER and Mrs. GERMAN REED, with Mr. V JOHN PARRY, will appear in THE RIVAL COM POSERS (for a limited number of representations). To be followed by THE BARD and HIS BIRTHDAY. (Mr. and Mrs. GERMAN REED). Shakespearian Visions of Rosa lind, Witch, Touchstone, and Ariel, illustrated by Mrs. Ger man Reed. Conc uding with ROSELEAJt' AT THE SEA-SliiE, by Mr. JOHN PARRY. Every Evening !except S iturday) at 8. A Morning Repre sentation every Saturday, at 3 o'clock. Unreserved seats, ls. and 2s. ; stalls, es. ; stall spring chairs, ss. Stal:s may be secured in advance, without lee, at the Gallery, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. IVIADAINIE TUSSAUD'S EXHIBITION, established 29 years at the Bazaar, Baker-street NEW ADDITION.—A Fall-length PORTRAIT MODEL of MULLER, taken from life, and corrected from the Cast taken by Doctor Donovan, is now added to the Chamber of Physiognomy. Open, on Boxin r Day only, from 10 a.m. tilllo p.m,; other days from 11 a.m. till 5 p m., and from 7 ,ill io. Admittance, One Shilling; extra rooms, sixpenCe. INDIA. 1 Rind, A. T. S. A. • 59 4,173 2 Crawford, IL .. .. 60 3,789 3 Shaw, R. L. • • .. 72 3,348 4 Robertson, F. W. .. 139 3,273 5 Mallandaine, J. J. .. 119 2,833 6 Kitzon, J. E. .. .. 98 2,732 7 Liptrott, J. • • .. 33 2,2i1 Dec. 23. Metropolitan Board of Works. The weekly meeting of the Board was held yesterday at the new office in Spring-gardens, Mr John Thwaites in the chair. A report was brought up from the Thames EmbankmeLt Committee, relative to the progress of the works for the Thames Embankment, contract No. 1. The report stated that the committee had conferred with the engineer, and Mr Furness had also attended before them to explain the course he proposed to take in future as to the execution of the works, and had expressed his confident anticipation of proceeding with much greater rapidity than hitherto. In about a fortnight's time he would be in a position to con struct the requisite coffer dam at the rate of 100 feet per week, and by other arrangements he was about to make he would be enabled to complete the works within the time limited by the contract. They had also instructed the engineer to report at the expiration of a fortnight the pro gress which Mr Furness had made, and in the meanwhile they considered it expedient to submit this statement of facts to the Board, and requested authority from time to time to report on the state of the works and the progress made. The recommendation of the eommitte9 was agreed to. A. report was brought up from the finance committee, submitting for approval the estimates of sums required for the expenses of the Board for the year 1865. The amount required was divided under the following heads : Sewerage and Drainage .... . X 42,800 0 0 Metropolis Improvements.. lO,OOO 0 0 General Purposes Expenses under Sale of Gas A o t 1,710 0 0 Sums required for Houseleas Poor Repayment of Lolls and Interest on Mortgage Debts Compensation Allowances to late 0104 ears ........ 1,177 12 4 Mortgage Debts of Metropolitan Coma missloners of Sewers ............. . 20,184 14 8 Total .......... 144,601 6 4 Deduct approximate surplus estimate for 1864... • 130,601 6 4 These estimates gave rise to a desultory conversation, but eventually the further consideration of them was deferred until Friday next. _ _ _ Mr DOULTON, M.P., called the attention of the board to the act of last session authorising the construction of the Metropolitan Railway in the line of the Thames Embank ment, and moved that a letter be at once addressed to the directors, urging them to take the necessary steps for so carrying out their undertaking as to avoid interference with the board's works after their completion." In support of his motion the hon. member urged that as the streets were so frequently broken up by gas and water companies, to pre vent any delay the board ought to call upon the Metropoli tan Railway Company at onoe to proceed with their works for their authorised line of railway under the Thames em bankment. Mr CARPMAEL seconded the motion, and said unless the Metropolitan Railway Company proceeded with their works, the opening of the Thames Embankment-road might be de layed for two or three years, and it might be five years be fore they finally obtained possession of the roadway. Mr D'IFFANGER abked the chief engineer if it was pos.. sible to carry or, the railway concurrently with the Thames Embankment. Mr BAZALGETTE replied ft the afarnaative. Mr H, L. TAYLOR thought it was an act of negligence on their part in not getting a clause inserted in the Thames Embankment Act to compel the railway company to com mence their works. The CHAIRMAS said they did seek the necessary powers, but they were defeated. Mr IL L, TAYLOR said if Parliament had made a mis. take they ought to follow up the question and get compul sory powers as against the railway - company. Mr MILLER, M.P., believed that the railway company would be ready to commence their works as soon as they were told that the caissons were put down to keep out the water. The motion was agreed to, and after some unimportant business had boon disposed of tho board adjourned. // // / /vV PRICE ...... ...4d STAMPED ....sd. :reasonable facilities for trade and iritercourse—such fteilities in both directions as may be equally ad vantageous to the foreigner and the native, are all that we require. And these seem more nearly within reach now than at any time since the treaties were signed. PRUSSIA AND THE DUCHIES. BERLIN, D 23. 20. ' The rumour of a correspondence between the King of Saxony and the King of Prussia upon the question of •Ft deral execution is fully coefil reed by trustworthy details. For the better nederstanding of its real bearing, it may be as well to state that the first letter of the King of Saxony was written previously to the sth of December, i.e., before the Diet had come to a definitive decision upon the sub ject. The King of Saxony stated his views upon the execution question, which were in complete accordance with those put forward by Baron Beust. The tenor of the Prussian reply may easily be guessed by what has since taken place. s; Immediately after the result of the sitting of the Diet on the &h was known here, Herr von Bis marck addressed a circular note to the States which had voted against the cessation of Federal execu tion. The Minister pointed out that the. desire of the dissenting Cabinets to transform the execution into occupation, or even sequestration, was directly opposed to the fundamental laws of the Germanic • 11- .trderacies bordered upon acts without the competence of the Diet; that, in case the majority should, under any circuenstanoes, attempt to exert pressure uison a member of the Diet, Prussia would consider sech an attempt as a breach of Federal ties; lastly, that Prussia had no intention of allowing her policy to be influenced by the decision of the majority, and reserved to herself full liberty of action in case of need. This despatch, which may be looked upon as a first:warning to Saxony, Bavaria, Wurtemburg, and Brunswick—the dissenting States—and which con tain a positive threat by implying that eter• tain proceedings might become dangerous to their independent existence, loses none of its gravity be• cause it applies to a past fact. It may be inferred that Herr von Bismarck was desirous of preventing any new steps in opposition being taken at the Diet by the middle States. Much trouble is taken by the authorities to dis sipate the uneasiness felt in the Duchies because the Austro-Prussian commissioners have placed Prussian officials at the head of the postal:and telegraphic departments. It is stated that when the Danes evacuated Schleswig they entirely dis- organised the postal service and cut the telegraphic wires; that the Prussian Administration has heen forced completely to renew the staf f as well as the material of these establishments; and that the interests of the Duchies themselves require that the postal and telegraphic service in Schleswig should be pieced upon the same footing as in Holstein. In the question of the flag to be used by the mer• eantile marine of the Duchies, Prussia has appa rently agreed to the proposal of the Viennese Cabinet, which suggested that Schleswig Holstein merchantmen should be permitted to retai❑ their national flag. It has been pointed out, however, that ships sailing under the flag of the Provisional Government of tha Elbe Duchies will only have such rights in foreign ports as may be granted them by the various Governments, while vessels carrying the Austrian or Prussian flags will be en titled to all the rights and privileges of those two ations. The Supposed Foundering of the Sbip Floating Light. A few days since we announced the apprehended loss, with all hands, of the ship Floating wi:h a cargo of cotton valued at upwards of 1:200,00, off the Welsh cost, whilst inking her way up the Sr. George's Channel for Liverpool. The report was founded on the fact that several bales of cotton bearing the same ch , iracter of marks as those stated in the ship's manifest having come ashore on the coast of Pembrokeshire, as alau a stern Load of ship baring the name of the missing ship upon it. The underwriters interested in the loss resolved to send one of their agents along the coast with a view of tracing any portion of the wreck, they being satisfied that the vessel had foundered with all on board. That cfficer has re turned, and in the course of yesterday made the following report :—" I searched the coast from St. David's Head to fenby, and made inquiries, but no precise information could be elicited as to the pro bable spot where the vessel lies. Saeh information however, as could be gathered led to the conclusion that it must be very nearly on a line drawn from the Slashpole Head to the south-west point of Caldy Island, about two and a half miles from the latter, and one mile and a half from the Old Castle Head, Bales of cotton have been found in the bay between Old Castle Head and Lydstep Point, and a New foundland dog, which had been identified as belong ing to the Floating Light, has been found alive in the vicinity of Carmarthen Bay." It was from the point indicated above that the sound of guns was heard and lights were seen on the night of Nov. 30 It is proposed to offer a reward to boatmen on the coast to discover the exact position of the wreck. Two boats were employed for one day searching, by the agent of Liverpool, but the rocky state of the bottom prevented the operation of sweeping for the wreck. Bales of Cotton have been picked up at the following places :—At Freshwater East, 9 bales Manorbeer, 3—Tenby, 10—Saunderfoot,11—Flyn. sten, 10—Freshwater West, 2—Milford Haven, 3 —off Caeldy, s.—and St, David's, 1, Total, 61 bales. The Floating Light had nearly 5,000 bales on board. There cannot be much doubt as to the fate of the crew, and it is somewhat re markable that none of the bodies have as yet been cast up. The Polish Trials at Berlin, BERLIN, Dec, 22. Judgment has been delivered today in the cases of the Polish prisoners indicted for high treason. The majority of the accused were acquitted. The remainder were round guilty ; under paragraph 66 of the criminal code, of acts tending to the commis. sion of high treason. Extenuating circumstances were, however, admitted. Neither sentence of death nor of imprisonment with hard labour was passed upon any of the pri soners in court. In several. cases the public prosecutor reserved the right of preferring special charges. Sentence of death, was passed upon the following refugees in accordance with the request of the public prosecutor :—Dzialynsky, Guttry, Wotnie wicz, Skoraczewski, Taczanowski, Akf Radecki, Latowbki, Jaroczewski, Seyfried, and Lukaszewski. The following were sentenced to one year's im prisonment:—Z irawski, Mankoweki, Czartoryski, Kosinki, Skzaniccki, Kurnatowski, Mielecki, wicz, Stnitkowski, Zablocki, Moszezenski, Mittel stadt, Mart well, Natalis, von Sulerzyski, Chotemski, Ketczynski, and Schultz. To 15 months' imprisonment—Kymarkiewicz and Jurochowelti. To 18 months imprisonment —l"tus tej ko and Theodor von Jackowski. To two yeani'— iii(Hinki and Niegclewski. The following were acquitted : — Laczync..ll, Sikorshi, Swinazski, and Szoldrski. In the cases of Arndt, Broulkoweki, Jaraczmski, Oppen, Kezycki, and Krolikowski fresh pro cee d • ings will ba institutes'. On the proposition of the counsel for the defence all the accused were permitted to remain at large under certain security until they undergo the sen tenee—Martwell and Rastujko, being foreignem alone excepted. ~G~~I era PA PE \,....-;,,..-.,__ { Dramatic Entertainments in Muiro:liaa l s , ..._ At the Bow-stre e t Police -court yesterday, Mr Edward Weston, proprietor of the Holborn Music Hall, appeared before Mr Vaughan to answer a summons charging him with having represented certain dramatic performances at , that establishment without being licensed to produce stage plays, • Mr 11. T. Roberts appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. Stanley for the defence. Mr Roberts stated that he appeared for Mr Horace Wigan, lessee of the Olympic Theatre, the nominal prosecutor ; but Mr Wigan wished it to be distinctly understood that ha was not putting himself forward invidiously in this matter, but was acting on the behalf and with the concurrence of the profession as a body, and virtually he (Mr Roberts) appeared for the managers of nine London theatres, v:z., Mr Mapleston, Her Majesty's Theatre—the Opera Cern - pany, Covent-garden Theatre—Messrs Falconer and Cbat • terton, Theatre Royal. Drury-lane—M. Feebler, Theatre Royal Lyceum—.Mr Webster. Theatre Royal Adelphi— Mr Bucketone, Theatre Royal niy rnar k et —iq r E T . S m i t h Theatre Royal Astley's—Mr H. Vs'ig,an (the prosecutor), , Theatre Royal Olympic —and Mr Cave, Marylebene Theatre. It was necessary that som , gent Taman el...calla act on behalf of the entire bads, and it had .basn arrarged l that Mr Wigan should be the gentleman. who should tale that duty upon himself. The practice of ic. arc - Lent:az at music halls certain performances et a d character had come to such a pitch that it was fdi - necessary that the managers 'of theatres should interfere to put a stop to such proceeding ;for the protection of their _ ' own interests. There was no vindictive feeling on the part of Mr Wigan or the other proprietors against Mr Weston personally. On the contrary, they admitted that an esta blishment could not be better conducted, with the excep tion of this particular proceeding, which was an infringe. ment of the law. The entertainment complained of was what is commonly called a "duologue," and it had been decided that a " duologue'' was a dramatic entertain ment. Indeed, he believed it might be applied to stage dancing, though he certainly did not think that his clients would act advise , lly in curtailing public amusement by insisting upon that point. But when it came to this, that plays, such as operettas, burlesques, and the like were produced at these music halls, it was time Ica them to de fend their own rights and interests. In this case, as he understood that Mr Weston would plead guilty, there was no desire to press for a penalty, or, at all events, for more than a nominal penalty. Mr Weston, was a highiy resaect able man, and had only been singled out for prosecution in the first instance on the ground that he was the last who had camtnitted an infraction of the law. He must observe, however, that in all future cases, after this warning, the prosecutors would press for substantial penalties. lie must mention also that though these proceedings were taken under a clause which only allowed £2O as the maximum penalty, there was another clause under which all persons concerned were liable to penalties of £5O. He should also observe that if these entertainments were carried on in de fiance of the law, that fact would have its weight with the licensing magistrates. The present proceedings were taken merely for the sake of example. Mr Stanley said he appeared for the defence as solicitor to the Metropolitan Music Hall Proprietors' Association. He was rather surprised that the managers should have thought it worth their while to take these proceedings, as the appliances at the command of the music-hall proprietors would not enable them to compete with the theatres. Under the circumstances he had recommended Mr Weston not to be one of the two parties who were necessary to a quarrel, but to submit to a conviction, At the same time he did not wish to admit, as a matter of precedent, that the entertainment in question was a theatrical representation. It would he loft to some other music hall proprietor to fight that question. ecidedty thesirica 1 A to ba Mr Vaughan said the act of parliament was a very shin gent one, and properly so. Mr Weston ought to remember that he was liable to a penalty of £2O for every day the entertainment was repeated. As there was no desire to press the matter, ho should only impose—for the purpose of showing that the law o ;uld not be broken with impunity— the nominal penalty of 20s and costs. Dreadful Murder at Derby, DERBY, Dec. 23. We have to record another dreadful murder in the county town of Derby, which for atrocity exceeds the one perpe trated two years ago by Richard Thorley. The details of the present tragedy will be gathered from the following statement made to our reporter by Sergeant Thorpe, of Ih3 borough police force : Thorpe said—l was on duty on the London-road at a quarter to 1 o'clock this (Friday) morning, when James Potter, a bailiff, aged 55, and who resides in Traciic-street, Loudon-road, met mo. I raid to him "Potter, are you not going home ?" and he replied " Not unless you go with we." I said "I will go with you if you like," and we went b , oh to his house together. Potter said " I cannot get into the house, and my wl'elas locked me uue," which I iifter .‘vat ds found was a correct statement. I "TbE! ate oven, got through the window." Ile said "N , ), I tai l not, unleFs ycu go with me." I s id " Ver7 That's a good fellow." He got through, and I 2.skei ii „zero was any one inside, end he said not, hut I was to ecree in. Potter then struck a light, and I:got through the% ~dnw to him. When he lifted the window I no:iv:A that.he trem bled very much. I ran to the Druids' AY./ some mutche', and returned to Potter's hon-e, P by, f":,t •rt roc to go np stairs , but 1 told hita to go fit'W, as he knew the road. Potter then took me to a front bedroom door on the second storey, aud; he said "There is no one hero." asked if any ono was above, and he told me to come into the attic. I accompanied him ,into the attic, but found no one there, We then returned to the bedroom on the second floor at the back of the house, a ledger being fast asleep in the front bedroom. I asked Potter to go in, but he would not, and I went in. On the bed lay Potter's wife quite dead, and ono leg out of bed, her head townOs the window, and one arm stretched out, while, blood was trickling from the bed clothes. Potter was about to Lave the room, when I seiz NI held of him and said " What does this blood mean ? Inat is this ? Come here." He replied, "Oh dear lOh dear I is she dead ?" I said, "She is. What does it all mean ?" He made no reply, and I went down stairs and called two women who were passing down the street. They got through the window, went and. looked at the body, saw the woman was dead, but wculd not remain in the house, as they were frightened. A little girl was passing," and I sent to tho Druids' Arms, and so afterwards Mr Fant and Mr Bor mon, surgeons, arrived. On examining the body a short wound was found under the right breast, which, on being probed, was found to be of great depth. I remained with the body until seven o'clock this miming. Soon after 1 o'clock Inspector Fearn arrived at Potter's house, took him into custody, and charged him with mur dering his wife. Ho replied, "she has run me into debt very much lately." Inspector Fern replied that that was no reason why he should have murdered her, and ho replied, "The man you met on the stairs did it, not me. ll Fearn told him he had met no man on the stairs. Potter has been in a low, desponding way for some time, and was jealous of his wife. The poor woman, at nine o'clock on Thursday evening, went to Inspector Green, who lives in the same steer, and said that her husband would have to be taken to the asylum, as he was abusing her very much, and calling her a prostitute. There was a man lodger in the front bedroom, also three grandchildren in another bedroom. and another grandchild in a third bedroom. None of the ohildren heard any noise, but the lodger said Potter and his wife were quarrelling when he went to bed. The woman. was alive at twelve o'clock on thursday evening, as her married daughter kit a little before that time; and there is no doubt the tragedy was committed a few minutes before Sergeant Thorpe met the murderer. On searching the bedroom where the body was found, Sergeant Walker found by the side of a cheat of drawers a spear, which had been unsheathed from a walk ing-stick, and with which the deed was perpetrated. Mrs Potter was 50 years of age, and had had a large family, but they were all grown up, and some resided at home, The body awaits an inquest. NOVEL ACTION FOR A PULPIT CUSHION.--Y 14 terday, at the Sheriffs' Court, Red Lion•Equare, an actionMee v. Stayplten, was tried before in the Queen's frl nd er-sh er ß iff en ß eh Lehell and a jury, to recover £l7 10s for a pulpit cushion presented to a clergyman, and for the hire of a pattern, extending over a period of nearly six years. Several pleas were pleaded, and the statute of limitations was relied upon. Mr Day was counsel for the plaintiff, a court milliner in Brook-street, G reavener-scpare, and Mr F. H. Lewis for the defendant, a gentleman of for tune, residing at Reigate. The plaintiff's case was that, on Sept. 14, 1858, in which year ladies busied themselves in making altar cloths, pulpit cushions, and slippers for the clergy, Mrs Stayphon ordered a cushion and materials for £1 is of the plaintiff's shop in Regent-street, and received a pattern at is a week, which she had kept ever since. The price now charged for the long credit for the pulpit cushion was £1 15s, and £l5 15s for the hire of the pattern. The plaintiff's wife and an assistant were called, and a book was produced, the entry in which was September, IKB, and the goods delivered:in Albemarle street, where the defendant then resided. In order to support the piaintdra case the defendant and Mrs Stayphou were call e d. H e k n ew nothi n g f the order of the pulpit cushion, ordered at Bath, and, as she believed, in December, 1857, 1) and consequently and the lady said it "as youti six years from the time the action was commenced. The lady could not find the plaintiff, and had inquired of her sister, Lady Edwards, when at Bath. Mr Day commented in strong terms on the shabby defence which had been set up against a tradesman as unbecoming a gentleman of fortune. Mr F. H. Lewis male a forcible speech for the defendant, who had adopted the 0 rat her than submit to an extortion. He called upon the jury to elismias all prejudice from their minds, although a follow tradesman had brought the action, i'ftr if they did not the sooner the jury system was abolished the better. He defied them to find on the evidence any other verdict than one for the defendant. Mr tinder-Sheriff .Burchell told the jury that the question was, whether the goods had been delivered withinsix years. lie begged them to dismiss all prejudice, and to decide on the evidence. Far better to do justice, though apparent injustice, than to give a verdict which the evidence could not bear out. The jury retired, and on th.ir return into court gave a verdict fer the &feudal. 4‘Z..